ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spa

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspɑː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spa is a noun meaning A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring.

Meaning

A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring.

More Meanings

  1. A trendy or fashionable resort.
  2. A health club.
  3. A hot tub.
  4. (Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine) A convenience store.
  5. (Ireland, slang) An idiot; a gobshite
  6. (Ireland, slang) A clumsy person (see spastic)

Example Sentences

Their bath is fitted with a spa.
They went to a spa for a massage.
— Hit it. He missed. — You're a big spa, I told him.
What the fuck was she talking about, he must think she's such a spa.

Word Forms

Synonyms for spa

Depending on context, synonyms include resort.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sauna, jacuzzi, bathhouse, tub, meas, resort.

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